A message on the FHM website said: “Unfortunately it’s true and it has been announced today the intention to suspend publication of FHM.

“It’s been an absolute joy producing the magazine over the years. Thank you for all your support, we will keep you updated with developments over the coming weeks.”​

A statement on the Zoo homepage said: “Gents, we have some news. It is with regret we have to inform you of the intention to suspend publication of Zoo.”

A spokesman for the magazines’ publisher, Bauer Media , declined to comment on why the decision was taken to suspend the digital and print operations for both titles, but referred to a statement that said “young men’s media habits have continually moved towards mobile and social”.

The publisher said FHM and Zoo attracted a combined digital audience of over five million.